?Love
And
?Crosses
[When LOVE Bec@m£ BITTERED]
WRITTEN BY: Dammie Crown
Chapter 45
*****
Phil!pwas attended to and his family stayed back praying for him.
Peter furiously stormed out of the hospital after seeing that his parents are not re-ady to do the right thing.
“Mum….you, dad and Phil!pwill regret this if Phil!palso decides to keep silent over this issue. But I’m sure nemesis is gonna catch up on you soon.” Joy said to her mum where she was sitted praying.
Mrs Monica gave her an evil look but Joy cared not. She hissed and left the hospital too.
Pastor Walter kept on speaking in ton-gue and praying for Phili-p.
***
He smuggled her closer to himself as he couldn’t just get enough of her. The k!sswas so intense that they had no idea they’re now n-ked.
Immediately they got back from the hospital, Emmanuel captured Cindy’sl-ips hungrily and Cindy wasted no seconds in giving in.
But, despite how lovely and pas-sionate the k!sswas, Emmanuel’s heart wasn’t at peace. It’s busy wandering all around what Jenny said to him.
The little trace of hatred he felt for Cindy then has been cleaned a little when he got to know she’s a vir-gin.
His hand fondled with her right b00bs as he k!$$£d her n£¢k earning a m0@n from her.
“Babe….I want you inside of me….” Cindy m0@n ed out.
Emmanuel st©pped the k!ss/r0m@nç£and Cindy wondered why he suddenly st©pped.
“What happened?” She asked.
“Nothing. I’m…. I am….you know…I…you…you….yeah……you nee-d to rest. Don’t let’s rush things. You own me and vice versa so we can do it anytime. For now, your health matter.” Emmanuel founded himself stuttering.
Cindy furrowed her brow..
“Are you okay?” She asked.
“Yes I am.”
“But you don’t look like you are okay. See the way you are stuttering.”
“Sorry….I got lost in the r0m@nç£and I didn’t regain my voice quic-kly.”
“No..that’s not it. I’m not blind you know?” Cindy said.
“Babe…” Emmanuel said k!ss!ngher ear-lobe thereby s£nding cold chills down her spine.
“I’m okay you just nee-d to rest.” Emmanuel added.
“But…. Didn’t you hear what the doctor said?”
“What?” He asked.
“Nothing.” Cindy said and sat up in be-d.
Her mind went to what the doctor told her. Emmanuel wasn’t there at that time.
The doctor had said ‘You will continue to feel the pains until you are copulated with. The pains is due to the fact that you are a vir-gin.”
“Babe….are you okay?’ He asked tou-ching her.
She c@m£ back to life and let out an awkward smile.
“Can I ask you a question?” She asked.
“Yes, go on.”
“Do you really marry me because you truly love me or because….” Emmanuel interrupted her.
“Because I love you.” He answered.
“Then….why are you avoiding my b©dy? the last time I checked, you are always in haste to get down with me. Then why did that change all of a sudden? Since we weren’t chanced to do anything last night I expect today as in right now to be ro-mantic. We should have left this world by now to the world of plea-sures. Emmanuel, you’ve changed. Just a day….” She said.
Emmanuel breathed out before turning her to face him.
“It doesn’t seems like that my dear. Heaven knows I love you.” He said.
“But….why all these?” She asked.
He breathed out before speaking.
“Don’t you wanna know the father of the baby your unborn baby?” He asked.
Cindy looked at him questioningly without uttering a word.
“I mean….don’t get it wrong. What I mean is….if I get down with you now, you won’t be able to know the father of the baby ’cause my sp-erm would do some ma-kings too.” He said.
“Says who? Is it the baby that has been formed alre-ady or what? Are you a medical doctor? Was that what your doctor told you?” She questioned.
“Babe….calm down. No one told me.”
“Don’t tell me to calm down! Emmanuel, I never expect this from you this soon.” Cindy said yanking his hands away from her shoulders.
“Don’t you see s-en-ses in what I just said?” He asked.
“s-en-ses? Did you just mentioned ‘s-en-ses’ in what you just said? How am I gonna give birth being a vir-gin? Do you reason at all? I would have call you a dullard if not because I know you’re a graduate.” Cindy spat.
“But t….I’m helping you indirectly to help you detect the father of your baby
.’ he said.
“My baby? Okay…fine. How are you helping me?”
“In the s-en-se that, when you give birth, we’re gonna gather all your male friends and conduct DNA test on each of them.” He said.
“Emmanuel! What nons-en-se are you saying? How am I gonna give birth being a vir-gin? Is there any other way you’re thinking ?”
“Yes….I thought you’re a doctor. They can always carry out an operation on you. Or what do they call it again? C and S, right?” Emmanuel asked.
Cindy furiously stood up from the be-d.
“You must be out of your mind. Is this how much you hate me? You’re praying for me to be operated on before I could give birth? Oh….I married a monster? ” Cindy said shockingly.
“No. Don’t get it wrong. People that are being operated on, are they not human being? Did they pray for it too? Anything can happen my dear.”
“Really?’
“Yes.’
“Fine. I un-derstand. Thank you.” she said and walked into the bathroom.
Emmanuel let out a sigh.
“Jenny….what have you done to me?’ He muttered.
*****
“You’re looking beautiful.” Fred complimented as Ellen walked in looking dashing as ever.
“Thank you.” She blu-shed.
“You miss Cindy, right?” He asked.
“Sure. I wonder the planet she would be by now in Emmanuel’s arms. Maybe m0@n ing or screaming.” She said laughing a little.
“You are funny. didn’t know you have this n@ûghty side.” Fred said.
“Everyone does, right?” She asked.
“Yeah…maybe you are right.” He answered.
“plea-se….place your order.” A waitress address them.
They looked up to her and smile.
****
“I wonder what’s happening in their room now.” Dammie said to Jenny.
They’re in Jenny’s ap@rtment.
“Probably, she’s busy screaming out your brother’s name.” Jenny said.
Dammie sh0t her a cold glare.
“Is that not it? Or what do you expect of a new wedded couples in a room all alone? Do you expect them to be singing or dancing?” Jenny asked.
“St©p saying that! Think of a way out of this mess.” Dammie shouted at her.
****
“Gosh…I so much missed Cindy.” Mrs Veronica said.
“It’s not even up to a day.” Lawyer James said.
“I know. Just missed her.”
She continued..
“Are you sure what they told us in church was true?” She asked.
“Do you expect the church to lie?”
“I don’t know. Let’s go say our greetings.”
“Yeah… Let’s go.” Lawyer James said as they walked out of the house.
***
Hospital
“Doctor, how’s my son?’ Mrs Monica asked.
“He hasn’t woke up yet. But he will wake up soon.” The doc said.
“What?” They both chorused.
“Keep on praying..” The doc said and went his way.
❤Love &
Crosses?
[When LOVE Bec@m£ BITTERED]
GENRE: r0m@nç£
Written By: DAMMIE CROWN
CHAPTER 46
******
Mrs Monica almost fell down but Pastor Walter was quic-k to held her.
“God…why? My only son. Despite how I serve thee…is this how you’d reward me?” Mrs Monica lamented.
Mrs Veronica sat with her to pacify her while lawyer James and pastor Walter walked some distance away from the women to have some talk.
****
After having lots of fun, Fred insisted on dropping Ellen home.
She had asked him about her car that she brou-ght…
And he had told her to tell anyone outta her workers to bring it home for her.
“Thanks for the ride.” She appreciated.
“It’s my utmost plea-sure dear.” Fred said.
Ellen smiled and turn to leave..
“Good night.” She said.
“Sleep well.” He answered in smiles.
****
Lizzy was still in thought about what she discussed with Doctor John.
As much as she wants to help him save his mother, her mind couldn’t leave Ann.
“Where would I put her? Who’s gonna look after her for me?” She questioned.
She was still tossing around in be-d when her phone rang.
It was an unknown number when she checked it but she picked it anyways.
?Hello
?Hello, who am I speaking with plea-se?
?you don’t recognize my voice?
Lizzy’s head did some calculations before wi-dening her eyes after she got to know who the caller was.
?how do you get my number?
?it’s so easy you know?
?why are you calling me?
?to remind you that we’re visiting mum tomorrow. Dress well and act well too.
?what do you mean? Not as if I’ve said yes,
?it doesn’t matter. I un-derstand ladies. Just dress well. un-derstand? And most importantly, be re-ady to be ro-mantic. I don’t nee-d to teach you.
?goodnight. You’re annoying me.
She said and end the call. And almost Immediately, she got a message on her phone.
?Sleep well, fiancee.
She screamed and threw the phone away.
“Gosh…I’m going crazy” she said pu-lling the duvet over her head.
****
Evening
“Doctor…how’s he?” Mrs Veronica asked.
They haven’t leave the hospital.
“He’ll soon wake up.” The doc reply.
“Can we go to see him?” Lawyer James asked.
“Sure. Just make no noise.” The doc said and left.
They all entered his ward and sat down watching him. Mrs Monica held his hand and said some prayers.
After some minutes of staying beside him….he moved his f!ngers.
Everyone watched with great interest.
“Phili-p…” Mrs Monica called softly.
Phil!pwas moving his head sideward and when he finally opened his eyes, he mentioned ‘Cindy’ ma-king the James wonder why he called their daughter’s name.
“Cindy…” he called again.
“mum, Cindy.’ He said looking into his mum’s eyes.
Mrs Monica don’t know what to say as she just did some signs for him to st©p.
“Phili-p….are you okay?” Mrs Veronica asked.
“I will go and call the doctor.” Pastor Walter said stepping out of the Ward.
Phil!pkeep shut seeing mrs Veronica and her husband.
He had no idea they’re pres£nt.
“How’re you.”Lawyer James asked.
“Fine.” He muttered.
“You’re calling Cindy…hope all is well?” Mrs Veronica said.
“Yeah. You know she’s a doctor so he thought she’s the one treating him. That’s why.” mrs Monica answered.
Mrs Veronica kept quiet knowing fully well that’s not the right answer.
The doctor entered minutes later to attend to him.
***
THE NEXT DAY
“good morning Alice. I’m off to the company that called me for an interview.” George said.
He was standing in front of her door.
“Bye.” Alice said faintly.
He breathed out and left the house.
Alice c@m£ out of her room minutes later dressed modestly.
“Favor me today Lord.” she said straightening her Sk-irt.
She’s also been hunting for job for some days now.
She walked out of the house after locking it only to find Dammie outside.
She decided to ignore her but Dammie st©pped her from walking away by blocking her way
“What is it?”
“I don’t nee-d to tell you who I am to George. So, it’s better you leave him for me. He’s mine and mine alone.”
“Who told you I’m dragging him with you?”
“I don’t know. Just vacate his house alre-ady. don’t you have other place to Live?”
“It’s too early in the morning plea-se. Find something important to do.” Alice said
*it’s not your fault . don’t worry, I know how to treat people like you.” Dammie said.
Alice smiled and made to leave but Dammie held her and face her.
“I’m giving you just two weeks to vacate his life and house or else….You’ll hate yourself.” Dammie said and yanked her hand away almost ma-king her fell.
She hissed and left.
Alice eyes were watery but she wiped the formed tears away with her palm and walked away.
****
“Good morning baby. I’m off to work. Take care.” Emmanuel said.
Cindy gave him no reply as she just watched him talk.
“When are we leaving this place?’ She asked.
“Today. When I’m back from work.” He answered.
“good.” She said and walked in to the bathroom.
“Love you.’ He said and left.
“gosh…I am not expecting this from Emmanuel.” Cindy said.
“This one he is acting this way…will this marriage last? Just two days and this is happening alre-ady” she sobbe-d.
Her mind raced to Samuel and her hope rise again. She smiled and turned on the shower.
****
“morning boss. Your schedules for today has been s£nt to your Email. I’d go to bring your coffee.” Jenny said.
“St©p.” Emmanuel said.
She turned around and faced him.
“Sir?”
Emmanuel stood up from his seat and walked to her.
“If I fire you…am I at fault?’ He asked.
“Sir…sorry sir.” She apologized.
“Sorry? Will sorry solve what you’ve caused?” he asked.
“No sir. But sorry.” She said.
“Really?”
She gave no answer.
Emmanuel chuckled and lean In to her, theirl-ips almost tou-ching.
“Let’s give it a try.” He said.
“What?” She asked.
“What you want and always ask for.” He answered.
“Huh?” Her eyes wi-de-ned.
Emmanuel smiled and returned to his seat leaving Jenny to daydream.
★★★
Cindy killed the engine and re-moved her car key.
She sat still in the car resting her back very well on the seat back rest .
She closed her eyes not knowing what to do.
Minutes later, she heard a knock on the car door by her side.
She opened her eyes and looked sideward to the direction.
She had no idea when a smile appeared on her face.
She whined down the glas-s.
“Is the other door not locked?” He asked.
“Yeah.” She answered nodding her head positively.
He walked to the other side of the car and entered.
“Good morning.” She greeted.
“I missed you.” He answered.
“I missed you more.” She said.
“I thought you wouldn’t come to work this week.”
“Why? Is it because I’m married?” She asked.
“Yeah.”
“It doesn’t mean anything.” She said.
He smiled..
“How do you know I’m here.” She asked.
“Simple. I just got to work. So…as I am parking, I saw your car.” He said.
“You’re still the same sweet Sam I know.” She said.
“Of course. I can’t change.” He said.
“Really?”
“Are you doubting me?” He asked.
“Not really. Just that people change.” she said
“What do you mean by that? Did someone changed to you recently?’ He asked.
Cindy quic-kly got a hold of herself.
“Not at all. It’s nothing.” She said.
“Okay. Let’s go start today’s work./” he said.
“Sure.” She said and they both got down from the car.
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TBC…